Community Room

The Library houses a Community Room on the second floor (main entrance). When the Library is open, this space is available to all. During the academic year when the Library is closed, the Community Room is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for use by students, faculty, and staff. These affiliated users may access the space by using their Valparaiso University OneCard to gain swipe access through the north entrance of the building (main entrance on second floor). Hours may vary during extended academic breaks and the summer. It is generally not appropriate or permissible to sleep in the Community Room and anyone found sleeping may be asked to leave or lose their privilege to the area. Guests of the building or university cannot use the Community Room after hours.

Room Capacity: 240

Set-Up: Many configurations are available, including round tables to seat 240. Please contact Facilities Management (464-6864) for more information, including fees.

Audio-Visual Equipment: Sound and screen are provided with the room. Contact Information Technology (464-5678) to reserve other equipment.

Food/Catering: Please arrange food and catering through Dining Services (464-5016).

Decorations/Signs: Decorations or signs may be hung using tape only (no pins, thumb tacks, nails or staples). Nothing may be affixed to wood surfaces, metal trim or windows.

Other Restrictions:

No equipment may be stored in the Community Room.
No smoking.
No alcoholic beverages.
No open flames.
No live music (except piano) without approval at the time of reservation.
A housekeeping fee may be charged for room maintenance and trash
removal.

Advisor Responsibility: An advisor from each student organization must be present during the duration of the event. If an advisor cannot be present then the event will not be allowed to take place. Each reservation will require the advisor’s signature before the reservation is official. All reservations will be made through the Union Meeting Room Reservation.

Click here for building floorplans to find the location of the Community Room.